Guide to Induction and Mentoring - Post-Primary Section 1: NIPT Induction Support Section 1: NIPT Induction Support 1 NIPT INDUCTION SUPPORT Download 1.1 NIPT Framework of Support Download 1.2 Contacting the NIPT Team Download 1.5 The National Induction Programme Website Download Section 2: The Whole School Section 2: The Whole School 2 THE WHOLE SCHOOL Download 2.1 Induction Road Map Download 2.2 Sample Template for Whole School Policy/Plan on Induction and Support Download 2.3 Sample Template for Initial Meeting of Mentor, Principal and NQT Download 2.4 Getting started in your new school Download 2.4.1 Sample School Information Templates Download 2.4.2 Daily Arrangements Download 2.4.3 Procedures for Staff Download 2.4.4 School Policies Download 2.4.5 School Plans Download 2.5 Sample Template for Needs Analysis of NQTs Download 2.6 Sample Template for Needs Analysis of NQTs - Workshop Programme Download 2.7 Sample 54321 Framework for Discussion Download 2.8 Sample Agendas for Working Group Meetings Download 2.9 NIPT School Communications Download Section 3: The Mentor Section 3: The Mentor 3 THE MENTOR Download 3.1 Mentor/IMT Training Materials Download 3.2 The Role of the Mentor Download 3.3 The Mentor – Possible Role Expectations Download 3.4 Mentor Self-Evaluation Download Section 4: The NQT Section 4: The NQT 4 THE NQT Download 4.1 The NQT – Some Role Expectations Download 4.3 Sample Template for Weekly Reflection Download 4.4 Sample Template for Feedback Download 4.4.2 Checklist for NQT who is in a substitution position Download Section 5: The Principal Section 5: The Principal 5 THE PRINCIPAL Download 5.1 The Principal - Possible Role Expectations Download 5.2 Programme Information for Principals Download 5.3 Sample School Mailing to Principals Download 5.4 Initial Mentor Training Overview (2013-2014) Download Section 6: The Workshop Programme Section 6: The Workshop Programme 6 THE WORKSHOP PROGRAMME Download 6.1 Workshop Programme Overview Download 6.2 Teacher Professionalism and Wellbeing Download 6.3 School Self-Evaluation and Planning Download 6.4 Evidence Based Behavioural Support Download 6.5 Supporting Parents in Education Download 6.6 Exploring Learning Download 6.7 Assessment and Feedback to all Learners Download 6.8 Content Based Literacy Download 6.9 Stretching all Learners Download 6.11 Numeracy for All Download 6.12 Transition from Primary to Post-Primary School Download 6.13 Inclusion Download Section 7: Planning for Teaching and Learning Section 7: Planning for Teaching and Learning 7 PLANNING FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING Download 7.1 Section Overview Download 7.2 Planning Download 7.3 Sample Templates for Planning and Preparation (Post-Primary) Download 7.4 Sample Teaching Methodologies that underpin classroom practice Download 7.5 Assessment Download 7.6 A-Z of Assessment Download 7.7 Assessment Download 7.7.1 Bloom’s Taxonomy Download 7.8 Differentiation Download 7.8.1 Differentiation Examples Download 7.8.2 Differentiation Strategies Download 7.8.3 CARPET PATCH Download 7.9 Classroom Management Download 7.10 Behaviour Management Download 7.11 School Self-Evaluation Download 7.12 Sample Template for recording information about mentoring (for SSE/WSE) Download Section 8: Calendar Section 8: Calendar 8 CALENDAR Download 8.1 Section Overview Download 8.2 Phases of first-year teachers' attitudes towards teaching Download 8.3 Month by Month Menu of Activities Download 8.3.1 August Download 8.3.2 September Download 8.3.3 October Download 8.3.4 November Download 8.3.5 December Download 8.3.6 January Download 8.3.7 February Download 8.3.8 March Download 8.3.9 April Download 8.3.10 May Download 8.3.11 Completing the Mentoring Process - Checklist Download 8.4 Sample Template for final meeting of Mentor, Principal and NQT Download Section 9: Solution-Focused Observation Section 9: Solution-Focused Observation 9 SOLUTION-FOCUSED OBSERVATION Download 9.1 Section Overview Download 9.2 Pre-Observation Download 9.3 The Observation Download 9.4 Templates for Observation Download 9.5 Reflection/Feedback Session Download 9.6 Scaffolding Download 9.7 Sample Template for Action Plan following Observation Download Section 10: Recommended Reading Section 10: Recommended Reading 10 RECOMMENDED READING Download 10.1 Recommended Reading Download 10.2 Education Websites Download 10.3 Subject Websites Download Section 11: Appendices Section 11: Appendices 11 APPENDICES Download 11.2 Acronyms Download 11.3 Teachers and the Law Download 11.3.1 Education Act (1998) Download 11.3.2 Education (Welfare) Act (2000) Download 11.3.3 Equal Status Acts 2000-2008 Download 11.3.4 Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004 (EPSEN) Download 11.3.5 A Teacher’s Duty of Care Download 11.3.6 Teaching Council Act, 2001 Download 11.4 Articles Download 11.5 My Professional Mentor Network Download 11.6 Bibliography/Resources/Other Reference Materials Download Section 12: Other Materials Section 12: Other Materials 12 OTHER MATERIALS Download